Public Administration at California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA · Master's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
California State University-East Bay graduates in public administration earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-East Bay Compares for Public Administration
All 243 colleges reporting public administration earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $177,149 | $155,998 | #1 | $133,307 |
| 2 | Anna Maria College Paxton, MA | $123,207 | $108,497 | #5 | $110,456 |
| 3 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $122,598 | $111,556 | #3 | $91,136 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $122,517 | $107,523 | #6 | $83,974 |
| 5 | Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN | $121,754 | $130,620 | #2 | $111,396 |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $115,874 | $110,288 | #4 | $89,478 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $113,891 | $99,798 | #13 | $78,177 |
| 8 | New York University New York, NY | $109,946 | $104,646 | #8 | $82,887 |
| 9 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $108,093 | $98,358 | #14 | $85,122 |
| 10 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $107,868 | $102,668 | #9 | $82,788 |
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| 14 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $103,721 | $94,379 | #20 | $78,453 |
| 15 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $100,692 | $91,689 | #28 | $78,076 |
| 16 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $100,325 | $95,489 | #17 | $61,190 |
| 17 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $99,879 | $90,883 | #29 | $84,881 |
| 18 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $99,846 | $95,033 | #18 | $84,712 |
| 19 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $99,801 | $100,389 | #12 | $73,655 |
| 20 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $99,141 | $90,212 | #33 | $87,976 |
Other Majors at California State University-East Bay by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | $142,606 | $64,229 | #4 of 18 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $121,899 | $101,245 | #148 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $109,423 | $95,100 | #14 of 453 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $103,608 | $78,409 | #94 of 349 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $100,237 | — | #86 of 92 |
| Social Work | $96,198 | $81,059 | #1 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $93,943 | $74,772 | #5 of 243 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $92,197 | $75,785 | #95 of 211 |
| Education | $91,220 | $75,291 | #7 of 214 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $85,452 | $71,142 | #5 of 302 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $81,760 | $77,402 | #24 of 280 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | $74,406 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $67,387 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-East Bay public administration graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $84,881 one year after graduating and $99,879 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-East Bay rank for public administration?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for public administration graduates, California State University-East Bay ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public administration at California State University-East Bay worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for public administration ($81,408), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.